October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and We’re Looking at Fertility and Metastatic Breast Cancer

Did you know that for people in the United States it is estimated that 43,780 people (43,250 women and 530 men) will die from breast cancer in 2022 alone? Or that around 9% of all new breast cancer cases in the country are found in women younger than 45? And that around 170,000 people in the U.S. are currently living... read more »

You Can Still Get Pregnant While Having Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

If you are having trouble conceiving, you might have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which is actually a fairly common component for disrupting a woman's potential fertility. This medical condition interferes with normal ovulation, lowers the quality of your eggs, and even lessens your womb's ability to successfully receive an implantation. PCOS also contributes to miscarriage.   But the good news is,... read more »

The Essential Micronutrients in Vitamins and Supplements Can Boost Your Fertility

At the Utah Fertility Center, our physicians find that sharing essential nutritional recommendations with our patients -- women and men -- can aid in boosting fertility. That's because vitamins and supplements play a vital role in supplying micronutrients for your general health and wellness.  Why Take Supplements? While fertility can be complex because each person’s body is different, studies have... read more »

The Power of Egg Donation:

Egg donation has become a heartfelt way to contribute to families going through infertility treatment. There are a variety of reasons an individual may need to use an egg donor and for this reason, Utah Fertility Center provides options. While egg donation can create immense hope and gratitude for a family who may have spent years prior trying to conceive,... read more »

Practical Solutions For Secondary Infertility

There are two kinds of infertility for women - primary and secondary. Primary infertility is when a woman can't get pregnant, after trying for a year without using contraception, or six months if she is over 35. Secondary infertility can arise in women if they have had one or more successful pregnancies but can't seem to get pregnant again. Utah... read more »

Beat Infertility by Understanding and Tracking Your Menstrual Cycle

If you have been trying to conceive and it's taking longer than you expected, you are not alone. One in eight couples experience infertility.  The better you can understand your cycle, the better you can determine if you simply need to give it more time, or if you should seek the help of an expert.  You can chart your fertility... read more »

Past, Present and Future of IVF?

Past, Present and Future of IVF? Welcome to Utah Fertility Center, where you will receive the personal, individualized care you deserve as you make your way through your fertility journey. Reproductive medicine is an exciting field and has come a long way over the past 40 years.  Louise Brown, the first in vitro fertilization baby was born in 1978, making... read more »